Kakopetria holidays – Medieval village and mountain resort
Holidays in Kakopetria are based in one of the most striking mountain resorts in Cyprus, 2000 feet up in the highest part of the Solea valley, north of the Troodos mountains. Kakopetria holidays feature an old medieval town clinging to a steep hillside between two rivers and a deep gorge. The Old Town with its narrow stone lanes and balconied traditional houses has been declared a protected national monument. Kakopetria holidays also feature the newer resort with its shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and swimming pool. Holidays in Kakopetria offer a fine rural contrast to the Cyprus beach resorts yet remain just 35 miles from the beaches of the south coast around Limassol.
Kakopetria holidays – A nice contrast to the busy beach resorts
The abundance of water and the town’s altitude mean Kakopetria holidays enjoy a pleasant freshness even in the hottest summer months. Kakopetria holidays should include a look at the Byzantine church and 16th century Church of the Theotokos and a visit to the market to sample locally grown apples, cherries, apricots, peaches, pears and plums. Shops offer local crafts like pottery and lace while cafes serve local delicacies and bars stock local wines, including the extremely potent Ziviania. There are pleasant walks in the surrounding countryside with its fruit orchards, vineyards and ancient churches.
Holidays in Kakopetria –Popular base for the Troodos Mountains
Kakopetria holidays are ideally placed for exploring the Troodos Mountains with its wonderful views, delightfully cool summer air and gorgeous sleepy villages with charming traditional cafes and tavernas full of Cypriot character. Holidays in Kakopetria are extremely popular with walkers and nature lovers attracted by beautiful valleys and fragrant forests, and a rich variety of wild flowers, birds and wildlife. There are plenty of well-organised medium length trails ideal for two or three hours walking, along with more serious walks into the mountains. Kakopetria holidays feature a region with amazing mountain roads and an outstanding concentration of beautiful Byzantine churches and atmospheric mountain monasteries like Ayios Ioannis, Trooditissa, Machairas and 11th century Kykko Monastery, the largest and most famous in Cyprus. The fascinating capital of Nicosia is another worthwhile holiday excursion. Winter holidays in Kakopetria are well placed for skiing in the modest resort on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Cyprus. Kakopetria is 10 miles from the ski resort at Mount Olympus and 35 miles south west of the capital Nicosia.
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